Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- July 22, 2026
- 38 views
SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol, Forging a New Path for Independent Artist Sustainability and Direct Fan Engagement
SoundCloud, the pioneering global music streaming and discovery platform, has announced its acquisition of Nina Protocol, the independent music platform lauded for empowering artists to establish and manage their own…
Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 15, 2026
- 26 views
Dan Nevin Appointed Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, Spearheading Global Independent Music Advocacy and Growth
LONDON, U.K. – Dan Nevin has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent music sector.…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- July 8, 2026
- 32 views
Howard Corner Appointed Head of ADA, EMEA, as Warner Music Group Bolsters Independent Distribution Arm
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a significant strategic expansion of its Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the company’s global independent music distribution and label services division, across Europe, the Middle…
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- July 1, 2026
- 27 views
Vinyl recycling pilot scheme launched across US independent record stores
The music industry-led vinyl recycling pilot scheme, initially proven successful in its technical phase, is now expanding its operational scope to several independent record stores across the United States. This…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 21, 2026
- 27 views
National Independent Venue Association and Fan Alliance Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing Amidst World Cup Fraud Concerns
Washington D.C. – Two prominent advocacy groups, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Fan Alliance, have issued an urgent appeal to congressional leaders, calling for immediate legislative action to…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 15, 2026
- 39 views
True Panther Records: A Small Team’s Triumph at the 2026 Libera Awards, Redefining Independent Label Success.
In an industry often dominated by sprawling corporate structures, True Panther Records, a lean, New York-based independent label, has carved out an exceptional niche, demonstrating that agility, a deeply artist-centric…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 14, 2026
- 30 views
Independent Venues and Talent Organizations Rally for Reform Against Blanket Licensing Practices at NIVA’26
Minneapolis, MN – The critical intersection of intellectual property rights, fair compensation for artists, and the economic viability of live music venues took center stage at the National Independent Venue…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 5, 2026
- 37 views
The fifth annual conference hosted by the National Independent Venue Association will take place from June 7-10 in Minneapolis.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is set to convene its fifth annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 7-10. This pivotal gathering will bring together independent venue owners, promoters,…
Nayara Elvina
- Country & Americana
- June 2, 2026
- 46 views
Under the Radar Country Music Releases of May 2024 Highlighting Thirty Essential Tracks and the Expanding Independent Music Landscape
The month of May 2024 has served as a significant period for the country music industry, characterized by a high volume of independent and "under-the-radar" releases that challenge the traditional…
Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 31, 2026
- 52 views
The British Saxophone Quartet and the Evolution of Independent Improvisation in the Modern Jazz Era
The landscape of contemporary jazz has long been dominated by the gravitational pull of American innovators, yet the emergence of the British Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) in the mid-1990s represented a…
